US Bridges

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · Tuckahoe RD & Sbsp Ramp L · Structure no. 000000005501620

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2017. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesGrassy Sprain Brook
LocationTuckahoe RD & Sbsp Ramp L
RouteCity Street 987F
Coordinates40.95151, -73.85365
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (1997)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2017
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$463,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.